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Bentley Continental GT II (facelift 2015) GT3 4.0 V8 (600 Hp)
Overall Rating
Bentley Continental:
The Bentley Continental GT is a grand touring car manufactured and marketed by the British company Bentley Motors since 2003. The Continental GT is offered as a two-door coupé or convertible, with four seats. It was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by Volkswagen AG in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass production manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door saloon car variant.
In 1994, Rolls-Royce Motors who at that time owned the Bentley brand, previewed a convertible concept car at the Geneva Motor Show – the Concept Java. The car was designed to be a smaller, more affordable Bentley, yet still exclusive in order to maintain the integrity of the brand. It was to appeal to a new range of potential buyers and generate increase sales volume for Rolls-Royce. At the time the current Bentley Continental R was an ultra-exclusive £180,000 in the UK, within reach of a very select market, selling only 200–300 units a year. The Concept Java never went into production in the form seen in 1994, although 13 cars were made for the Sultan of Brunei. However, the Bentley Continental GT realised the concept of the Java as a more affordable Bentley, manufactured in much larger volumes....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GT II (facelift 2015) Overview:
Bentley Continental (GT II (facelift 2015)). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
GT3 4.0 V8 (600 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An exceptionally potent, track-focused V8 delivering immense power for a thrilling, raw driving experience, though specific acceleration data is not provided.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is not the primary focus for this performance-oriented variant; expect high consumption under spirited driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship in the interior
- • Powerful engine options (V8 and W12) offering immense performance
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement for grand touring
- • Timeless and elegant exterior design
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs (fuel, maintenance)
- • Large dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Limited rear seat space for adults on long journeys
- • The listed acceleration for the Supersport W12 is surprisingly slow for its power
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT II: 2014 - 2015).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Continental |
| Generation: | GT II (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | GT3 4.0 V8 (600 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 600 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | DCCA [Same engine] More details about the engine DCCA |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 18.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4950 mm mm [144mm more] |
| Width: | 2030 mm mm [86mm more] |
| Height: | 1350 mm mm [54mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 310/710 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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